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Subtract 84/25 from 7/6

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

7/6 - 84/25 is -329/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/150 - 504/150 = 175 - 504/150 = -329/150

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